Primary school commemorates Yom Hashoah

Yom Hashoah was commemorated by pupils and staff at Ilford Jewish Primary School with a special assembly. After readings by headteacher Roz Levin and Year Six pupils, a yahrzeit candle was lit and a one-minute silence observed.

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Former senior Israeli diplomat gives lecture at JNF House

Some 60 people gathered at JNF House for the second in a series of lectures given by Israeli political and social analyst Abbie Ben Ari. Mr Ben Ari, a former senior Israeli diplomat who served in the USA and the UK, spoke about  Israel over the past 60 years and its future.

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Bergen-Belsen survivor speaks at Yom Hashoah commemoration

A Yom Hashoah commemoration at Southgate Progressive Synagogue was hosted Gordon Greenfield, director of the Association of Jewish Refugees, who introduced guest speaker Lilian Levy, a Bergen-Belsen survivor.  The volunteer archivist for the Jewish Refugee committee gave examples of refugees being helped to contact hitherto unknown families.

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Brighton and Hove observe Yom Hashoah with survivors

Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue observed Yom Hashoah with a service which included the lighting of six candles representing the six million dead. The service, led by Rabbi Charles Wallach, included survivors of the Holocaust.

Brighton and Hove Hebrew Congregation and Hove Hebrew Congregation held a joint service, led by Rabbi Vivian Silverman. Rabbi Silverman gave an address in which he quoted from a poem written by Primo Levi. Six candles were lit, three by survivors of the Holocaust.

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Coffee morning launches Jewish Women's Week

Around 70 people attended a coffee morning hosted by Rebbetzen Pamela Jesner, to launch Bournemouth Jewish Women’s Week.  Jeannette Goodman, Bournemouth Wizo chairman, introduced Councillor Anne Filer, Mayor of Bournemouth, who opened the event. Retired engineer Irvin Shindler spoke about his admiration for the development of Israel.

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Jewish Museum proposed to house tolerance centre

Manchester Jewish Museum could become the home of a new national tolerance centre. The proposals, still at a very early stage, are for a centre to be built at the Cheetham Hill road site, where visitors would be taught how to challenge racism and respect other cultures. Museum director Stuart Hilton said: “We will need a great deal of luck to make this happen and until we look at feasibility studies, we don’t know how much it will cost."

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More space sought for Liverpool's first Limmud Day

With nearly 500 people registered to attend this weekend’s first Liverpool Limmud Day, negotiations have taken place with the venue of the sell-out event, Liverpool Hope University, to provide more space. Under the chairmanship of Malcolm turner, the committee is to present 36 sessions and a concert on Sunday night at St George’s Concert Hall. For concert tickets, phone 0151 722 2153 or email sarafraser@blueyonder.co.uk.

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WWII memories sought after

The Experience Centre in Horsforth is seeking people from the Jewish community who lived through the Second World War in order to interview them about their experiences. Co-ordinator Carol Vickers said: “We need testimonies from the Jewish community. Whether people were in the armed forces, civilians, conscientious objectors or evacuees, we need to preserve their stories.” More information on 0113 258 4993.

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UJIA praises Leslie Silver's support

Stalwart Zionist Leslie Silver has received a certificate for 60 years’ support of Israel. Unable to attend a recent UJIA fundraiser when a presentation ceremony was due to be held, the former Leeds United chairman was presented with the award at his Alwoodley home. Howard Foreman, UJIA North East regional director, said: “Mr Silver has done incredible work for Israel.” Born in London in 1925, Mr Silver moved to Leeds in 1940.

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Smash-hit dance show treat for care home

Eighty-one-year-old charity fundraiser Regina Waldman is to bring an international smash hit to a Leeds care home. The Spirit Of The Dance show is to be staged at Donisthorpe Hall in June. Leeds-born David King, the show’s producer, agreed bring the show to the North Leeds venue free of charge after Mrs Waldman met him in January. Mrs Waldman said: “This is the big one for Donny and me — it’s like having a corner of Las Vegas here in Shadwell.”

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